Update (10/17): If you’re planning to buy a Note 8 from either Verizon or AT&T, we’ve got some good news. Best Buy is running a promotion that will take $150 off the price of the Galaxy Note 8 if you buy the phone on a monthly installment plan.
The Verizon Galaxy Note 8 can be yours for just $32.75 per month for 24 months (down from $39/mo), and the AT&T Note 8 is now available for $33.
A link to an unreleased video of Samsung’s magical invisible keyboard tech just popped up on its Korean community website. Called Selfie Type, Samsung has previously shared some details about the project but we haven’t seen it in action — until now.
The demo video shows how the new keyboard input method works across phones, tablets, and foldables placed in a range of orientations. We also see it being used to type emails, notes, and text messages.
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Our smartphones have replaced cameras, calendars, and more, so why not have them take over for our wallets as well? Here are some of the best wallet cases for the Google Pixel 4 XL that are currently available!
The Procase Pixel 4 XL wallet case is made with genuine leather that looks and feels great. A magnetic clasp holds the folio cover in place, and the latter can also be folded into a kickstand.
Display
Google Pixel 3a5.6-inch gOLED
2,220 x 1,080 resolution
18.5:9 aspect ratio
Dragontrail
Google Pixel 3a XL6-inch gOLED
2,160 x 1,080 resolution
18:9 aspect ratio
Dragontrail
Processor
Google Pixel 3aQualcomm Snapdragon 670
2GHz + 1.7GHz octa-core, 64-bit
Google Pixel 3a XLQualcomm Snapdragon 670
2GHz + 1.7GHz octa-core, 64-bit
RAM
Google Pixel 3a4GB
LPDDR4x
Google Pixel 3a XL4GB
LPDDR4x
Storage
Google Pixel 3a64GB
Google Pixel 3a XL64GB
MicroSD
Google Pixel 3aNo
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Apple’s watchOS 9 promises new features, updates, and personalization for the Apple Watch. We got a glimpse of what users will find on board at WWDC 2022. The big picture is a mixed bag of advanced running metrics, new activity features, medication reminders, and more. A closer look hints at what might be coming (and going) in terms of devices. Find out what to expect from watchOS 9 and everything you need to know about the company’s upcoming offerings.
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I have a rule in my home: The TV is for the living room. I don’t like seeing massive idle black screens in every room, and I certainly don’t like to have any distractions in the bedroom. But there are rare instances where I’m too exhausted or too busy, and I wish I could watch my favorite shows or teams while doing the dishes or before collapsing asleep.
The overwhelming majority of smartphones on the market today are powered by Android or iOS, but it wasn’t long ago that Microsoft was in the game with Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile.
Windows 10 Mobile was Microsoft’s last attempt to gain traction with a smartphone operating system. It offered a distinctive Live Tile interface, a desktop mode for external displays, and support for universal Windows apps.
Unfortunately, the Achilles Heel for Microsoft’s latest mobile OS continued to be a lack of apps compared to Android and iOS.
Xiaomi Mi A1The Android One pitch is passable, but the Xiaomi Mi A1 is a very capable device on its own and comes very close to being the perfect smartphone for those on a budget.
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Introduced in 2014, Google’s Android One program never quite took off the way the company had envisioned. The program focused on developing markets like India and aimed to deliver budget smartphones with a stock Android experience powered by Google.
This week, Google officially launched Stadia. The streaming game service represents the biggest effort Google has ever put into the video game industry. In October, Microsoft started public previews of Project xCloud. Both are trying to bring high-end console and PC games to mobile devices, including smartphones. The success of both of these endeavors are up in the air, and part of the reason is the failure of other game streaming projects.
Marijuana is one of the most popular recreational drugs in the world. It also has scientifically-backed medicinal use as well. People all over the world use it, write songs about it, and enjoy the culture. It’s all but completely legalized in parts of the United States and is at least partially legal in a growing number of countries all around the world. There are a lot of ways to interact with the weed industry.